Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (RIO - SCL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$252	JetSMART 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is currently $252
Cheapest one-way flight	$113	JetSMART 1 stop 7 hr Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is currently $113
Cheapest nonstop flights	$286	JetSMART Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is currently $286
Last-minute weekend getaway	$331	LATAM Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is currently $331
Cheapest business class flights	$1,049	LATAM, Turkish Airlines 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 14 — Fri, May 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is currently $1,049

Fastest flight	4 hr 49 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago takes 4 hr 49 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $230–315
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $320–450

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

LATAM

Nonstop

from $291

Typical price: $280–420

18 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - SCL Every day

1403 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - SCL Every day
JetSMART

Nonstop

from $252

Typical price: $275–435

12 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - SCL Every day

35 weekly connecting flights

GIG - SCL Every day
Sky Airline

Nonstop

Typical price: $310–445

8 weekly nonstop flights

GIG - SCL Every day

5 weekly connecting flights

GIG - SCL Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Aerolineas Argentinas

from $417

Typical price: $450–740

24 weekly connecting flights

GIG - SCL Every day
Avianca

from $572

Typical price: $700–1,550

21 weekly connecting flights

GIG - SCL Every day

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Santiago

Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)

Santiago Chile 27 min 8 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $230 to $315.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago recently found on Google Flights was with JetSMART from $252. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetSMART from $113.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $291, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest JetSMART flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $252, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $417, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 25.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $572, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago starts at $252 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $113 and departs on Sun, Jun 14.

4 hr 49 min is the shortest flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.

Peak season is summer (Nov–Apr). Temperatures are mild year-round, but winter (May–Sep) sees frequent rain (snow in the Andes). The Santiago a Mil international theater festival takes place in Jan, as well as the Festival Nacional del Folklore, a days-long festival of traditional Chilean music and dance in the suburb of San Bernardo. The Fiesta del Vino (Apr) celebrates the fall grape harvest in the nearby wine capital of Pirque. The Fiestas Patrias (Sep) mark Chile’s freedom from Spanish rule.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.

In terms of nonstop flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,403 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago are:

JetSMART offers 12 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. JetSMART flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
Sky Airline offers 8 nonstop flights and 5 connecting flights per week. Sky Airline flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
Aerolineas Argentinas offers 24 connecting flights per week. Aerolineas Argentinas flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago recently found on Google Flights was with JetSMART from $252. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetSMART from $113.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $291, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest JetSMART flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $252, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $417, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 25.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is $572, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.

LATAM, JetSMART and Sky Airline fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.

There are 18 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 JetSMART direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Sky Airline direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago at price $331 is offered by LATAM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

LATAM, JetSMART and Sky Airline fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.

There are 18 LATAM direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 JetSMART direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Sky Airline direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago start at $286 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sat, Jun 13 with JetSMART.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago start at $1,049 from Thu, May 14 to Fri, May 22 with LATAM, Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago start at $252 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 12.

To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago starts at $331 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with LATAM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago at price $331 is offered by LATAM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.